salford school newsletter 02.08.13

Term 3 Week 1 2 August 2013 AFTER SCHOOL CARE If you have not already done so, please return your After School Care survey form to the drop box in the Office. Please note, the price increases advertised take effect this term. Any questions, please contact Marlene. Kia ora tatou Welcome back to a 9 week term 3! This term our whole school Inquiry is underpinned by the Technology curriculum area. This Inquiry will culminate into a Market day for parents to attend and hopefully purchase the products students have created. Place this date in your diary now! Wednesday 25 September Market day Throughline: What processes can be used to investigate, problem solve and innovate. Understandings: ⇒ Gather information and identify and discuss needs, ⇒ opportunities and preferences in the local community ⇒ Develop a plan that identifies the key stages and the resources to complete an outcome ⇒ Show and describe examples and intentions, progress and outcomes to others In week 3 we plan on having a school wide “Spell-a-thon” to help us lift the spelling achievement, meet our school charter goal, and al so provide a new motivation for students to learn more words. The PTA and the staff are working on this together and more details will come out to y ou soon. We thank you for yo ur support in anticipation. End of Term 2 saw the 3 way conferences held and the new reporting to parents on student achievement sent home. A survey wi ll be posted to you and we ask you to please return this to the drop box in the office. We look forward to y our comments to enable us to design our new end of year report. We are looking forward to a fun filled action packed learning term. Finally I would like to welcome Jo Griffin to our team. Jo has relocated from the Waikato and is already enjoying Rm 1. Have a wonderful weekend. regards Marlene STUDENT CLOTHING UN-NAMED We are in week one of Term 3 and already the lost property bin is overflowing. PLEASE check you have your child's clothing named. Cut and return to Classroom Teacher PTA FAMILY MOVIE EVENING THURSDAY AUGUST 22ND 7.00pm The _____________________________ family will be attending the FREE family Movie evening Number attending ______________ Parents must remain at the movie with their children. This is not a drop off event. PTA Family Movie Evening Thursday August 22 @7pm The PTA ladies are again offering a random act of kindness to our families as a thank you for the support you give them in fundraising. Please return the cut off slip to the Class Teacher to ensure they are prepared with pre rolled ice creams. There is no charge for families to attend. Parents must remain at the movie with their children. This is not a drop off event. NEW ENTRANT EVENING Wednesday 28 August 7pm Room 9 We would appreciate our existing parents sharing this scheduled evening with prospective parents. If you are a happy client, please encourage friend and family to attend this evening to make an informed decision about enrolling their child at Salford. We have Out of Zone places available for Term 4 and 2014. TEAM FUNDRAISER There will be a MUFTI DAY on WEDNESDAY 7 August. This is a fund raiser for the Jump Jam team which is going to Christchurch this term to compete at the regional level. Please bring a gold coin donation. Thanks for your support. Regards Linda

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From the Statutory Manager:

Since the Parent Meeting earlier this year I have been workingclosely with the Board of Trustees on a wide range of issuesthat, we hope, will contribute to ensuring that the school'sgovernance and management structure will be strengthened.

The Senior Leadership Team (previously referred to as theSenior Management Team) structure has been reviewed and

now consists of the Principal, Deputy Principal, AssistantPrincipal and two Team Leaders - one with specificresponsibility for Maths and the other Literacy. The overallobjective is to streamline 'upward and downward'communications and to provide more management resource.

The 2013 Principal appraisal is well advanced and is beingmanaged by an external provider. Shortly, the draft Principal'sPerformance Agreement will be available and that will includeagreed objectives and preliminary appraisal feedback etc.

The Principal, Board of Trustees and I are continuing to keepclosely in touch with staff and we are taking genuine note of

their suggestions and comments as to future direction. In thisregard the Board of Trustees recently conducted a staff surveyand, in addition, staff have been surveyed as part of thePrincipal's appraisal.

Finally, the recently elected Board of Trustees has an excellentbalance of previous experience and 'new faces.' There can beno doubt that parents can have full confidence that, over thenext three years, the school will be very well served by an ableBoard of Trustees.

Peter MacdonaldLimited Statutory Manager

REMINDERS: Pita Pit Orders - Monday Subway Orders—Wednesday

Sausage Sizzle - Friday $1.50 each

PTA Walking Group—Friday 9am (Flagpole)

7 Aug—Mufti Day—Jump Jam 9 Aug—Yr 5/6 Speech competition

12 Aug—BOT Meeting

16 Aug—School Ski Trip

22 Aug—PTA FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

22 Aug—Polyfest

28 Aug—NE Parent Evening

3 Sept—School Photos

18 Sept—Sing Out

20 Sept—Loud Shirt Day 20/21 Sept—Jump Jam Regionals ChCh

25 Sept—Market Day

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Many thanks to the Salford School PTA

for the sports gear that has been donated. Wereceived two sets of netball bibs; netball andbasketball nets; 8x super soft balls; bendyT-ball; swimming dive tools and a sports bag.Regards, Sharon

Does your child love ART and always wanting to know more?

Children’s Art Experience classes called “BreakthroughDrawing Classes” are held at the WEA. These classes start onMonday the 5th of August from 4-5:30pm. Cost is $85.00 for 8weeks of lessons.For more information contact Anna on 0211323430 or [email protected].

Year 6 Students

Timeline for 2013 High School Enrolments

Tuesday—30 July —Prospectus and information regardingOpen Nights and Enrolments distributed. Have you got yours?

Friday—30 August —Enrolments close

Friday—6 Sept —acceptance letters to Parents and Caregiversposted.

Friday—8 November —New Entrants Day

Open Days⇒ 7 August —Aurora College⇒ 1 August —Southland Girls High School

⇒ 4 August —Verdon College⇒ 11 August —James Hargest College⇒ 31 July —Southland Boys High School

If you have any queries relating to your child placement for2014 contact Craig or Marlene to discuss.

Public Health Nurse Visits—Term 3

Gillian Sim—Public Health Nurse will be at school

⇒ Thursday 8th August⇒